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Nearly everyone is pulled over by police at some point in their life. However, a traffic stop does not have to be a harrowing event. Here are the things drivers should NOT do during a traffic stop. ⚠️

Drivers should still be concerned about traffic tickets issued to them in other states. Under the Driver’s License Compact, a traffic ticket written in one state can show up on the driving record of someone who lives in another.

The Compact is an agreement among participating states (and most participate) to share driver information. This means that the fines, points, and other penalties can be imposed and enforced regardless of where the person lives.

If you received a notice of copyright infringement, there is no time to waste. The attorneys at Rosenblum Law are ready to assess whether or not the claim is valid and, if it is, negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. This will allow you to put legal troubles behind you once and for all.

How Do You Know If a Copyright Infringement Claim Is Legitimate? Read More: https://rosenblumlaw.com/our-services/criminal-defense/copyright-infringement-defense/

Many people like to give gifts or money to specific people in their wills, but depending on how the gift is worded in the will and any future changes in one’s life circumstances, these gifts could raise issues that result in unintended consequences.

This article looks at some of the potential pitfalls of leaving gifts in one’s last will and testament and how to avoid them.



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Bequest: To Give or Leave a Gift – Rosenblum Law Estate planning consists of dividing up assets, establishing beneficiaries, and determining an executor, health care proxy, and perhaps guardian. Many people like to give gifts or money to specific people in their wills, but depending on how the gift is worded in the will and any future changes in o...

A holographic will is a will that is handwritten by the will’s creator, also known as the testator. Here the will is not typed and not drafted by an attorney. Different states have different laws governing the validity of holographic wills.

✍️ In New Jersey, the state requires the will to be handwritten, signed by the testator, and signed by two or more witnesses. New Jersey may also admit a holographic will that was not signed by witnesses if the will can be proven to be in the testator’s handwriting.

✍️ New York has much more narrow circumstances under which a holographic will may be considered valid. Holographic wills are viewed skeptically because of their informal nature.

✍️ If you are considering creating a will, contact our estate planning team at Rosenblum Law. We would be happy to explain the process to you and let you know all the benefits that come with a professionally-drafted estate plan.

Even young and seemingly healthy individuals can suddenly become incapacitated. Consider the case of a serious accident that leaves one in a coma for a period of time. If this happens, who will make sure your rent or mortgage and other bills are paid? 🤔

Just as we advocate for justice and fairness in the legal realm, we also celebrate the bonds that make life extraordinary. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and we want you to know how much you are cherished.

Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with warmth, joy, and the company of those who make your heart skip a beat. 💕

We receive numerous calls from clients every day asking for help about their deceased loved one's estate. Many have been dead for several years already, but the disputes over their properties are still ongoing even now! On top of the grief that they are going through, the stress it gives to the family that they leave behind is immense.

If you could only hear some of the stories we hear every day, it would make you want to get started on your own estate plan immediately.

Make sure that in the event of your passing, your family won't have to go through the tedious and draining process of estate litigation. The best time to set up your estate plan is now. ✍️

Improper storage of the will may cause it to get lost or destroyed. If the will gets destroyed or lost, the courts may have no choice but to presume there is no will and proceed accordingly, resulting in the estate’s distribution being determined by the state’s intestacy laws. One option we recommend is that the will be stored in a fireproof safe immediately after notarization.

Wills can also get misplaced, or purposefully destroyed for personal gain. To avoid these circumstances, the estate plan should not only be properly stored but also be copied and divided amongst the beneficiaries.

The original copy may help prevent a will from being contested. Personal copies are extra security in case something happens to the originals. Distributing the will to the beneficiaries may also help prevent challenges to it since everyone will know what to expect once it is enacted. 📄

There are a few common life events that almost always require some adjustments to the plan:

✅ New Family Members
✅ Divorce
✅ Death of a Family Member
✅ Increase in Wealth

As we progress through life and our circumstances change, our plans for the future will naturally change as well. An estate plan is only useful if it accurately reflects the wishes of its creator. When those wishes change, so should the plan.

Call Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation to discuss whether your estate plan needs to be reviewed.

Pets are not considered people in the law, and so the last will cannot name a guardian to care for them. Read on to find out how you can create an estate plan that ensures your pet will be cared for regardless of whether you are still around to be the one taking care of them. 🐾

The time and energy you spent worrying about your family's future could have been channeled into planning and preparing for it.

Contact us for a free consultation and let's ensure that you and your family is secure from whatever happens in the future. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

A disclaimer trust is used by married couples to create an irrevocable trust for their estate plans. An irrevocable trust is a trust that cannot be altered or ended after its creation, even by the grantor of the trust.

What makes a disclaimer trust unique is that the deceased spouse assigns their entire estate to their surviving spouse with a stipulation. The stipulation is that the spouse is allowed to “disclaim” or “reject” any part of the estate or inheritance.

Any rejected assets get funneled into the irrevocable trust, which is typically controlled by the surviving spouse, meaning that the surviving spouse will still get all of the income and benefits of the disclaimed assets, subject to some conditions.

At Rosenblum Law, we’ll work with you to create a plan that covers all of your bases and leaves your family prepared to take on any situation and manage your affairs in the way you wish. 🤝

As the owner of a small business, the security of your assets and your ability to plan for tomorrow are of paramount importance.

To ensure that your hard work and dedication are not in vain, you need to have an estate plan in place that properly plans for your business’s future.

Crafting a thoughtful estate plan today ensures that your wishes are known and your loved ones are provided for. Waiting for the "perfect" plan might delay the protection and peace of mind that comes with knowing your legacy is secured.

So let's navigate the complexities of tomorrow with a good plan today. Whether it's creating a will, establishing trusts, or addressing tax implications, taking those initial steps ensures that your legacy is safeguarded, bringing a sense of assurance to both you and your heirs. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

The last thing someone wants to deal with after a loved one passes is a years-long legal battle to recover their hard-earned assets. Check out this article from Next Avenue where I shared a tip on how you can help your heirs avoid a painful probate process. 👇

6 Ways to Save Your Heirs from a Painful Probate Collect and organize all important papers, passwords and pin numbers, keep them up to date and tell your heirs where to find them

Do you have a plan in place if you’re in need of an emergency blood transfusion? Unfortunately, many Americans do not, and often do not even understand that it’s possible to create a plan for this scenario. This article explains the basics of advance directives, focusing on how they can be applied in preparation for an emergency blood transfusion.

Blood Transfusions and Advance Directives – Rosenblum Law A harsh reality is that any of us could find ourselves confined to a hospital bed after an accident. Often, the victim of a major accident will require blood transfusions as part of the treatment and recovery process. Not surprisingly, blood transfusions are an emergency procedure with a limited win...

Often referred to as a “death tax” due to when it kicks in, an estate tax aims to tax a deceased person’s estate before the assets are disseminated to beneficiaries or heirs.

First and foremost, the estate tax at the federal level only kicks in for estates valued higher than $12,060,000. If the gross estate is valued at less than that amount, the estate tax won’t apply.

✅ If your estate value is greater than $12,060,000, there are still ways you can minimize how much tax you have to pay. One way is to set up an irrevocable life insurance trust.
✅ Charitable donations can also help individuals avoid estate taxes. It is possible to create a special type of trust, called a charitable remainder trust (CRT), which will allow the deceased to dictate how their money is sent to charities of their choice after they die.
✅ If the deceased is a business owner who intends to have the business run by their family, they can set up something called a family limited partnership.

At Rosenblum Law, we’ll work with you to create a plan that covers all of your bases and leaves your family prepared to take on any situation and manage your affairs in the way you wish. Call us today to get started with a free consultation with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys. 📲

Cheers to a new year filled with justice, prosperity, and legal victories! 🎉 Wishing you a 2024 filled with success and peace of mind. From all of us at Rosenblum Law, we're wishing you a happy new year!

I love how this quote captures the dual nature of estate planning—to be prepared for the uncertainties that may arise, while also maintaining an optimistic outlook by creating a plan that aligns with your hopes and values.

As an attorney, I like to encourage people to take a proactive approach to estate planning, addressing potential challenges while striving to create a positive impact on their loved ones and the causes they care about. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

There are several elements to a proper estate plan, but the starting point for most people will be to create a last will and testament, or “last will.” This document will detail how one’s assets are to be distributed upon their passing, as well as several other important things that need to be figured out prior to one’s death.

This video outlines the process of creating a will in New Jersey. ✍️

Creating a Last Will in NJ Read More: https://rosenblumlaw.com/estate-planning/nj/creating-will/

Estate planning is important, but it’s also a complicated and sensitive topic, making it a difficult conversation to have with one’s parents. That’s why when bringing up the subject with them, you want to do it tactfully.

Here are a few tips on how you can open up the subject of estate planning to your parents. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦